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Unknown — 漢 青銅辟邪
Unknown

漢 青銅辟邪

An ancient bronze sculptural work from the Han Dynasty representing a Pixiu, a mythical creature believed to ward off evil and bring prosperity. This ritual object exemplifies early Chinese bronze craftsmanship.

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HOTUNG | 何東 The Personal Collection of the late Sir Joseph Hotung: Part 1 | Evening

October 8, 2022

Estimate: $6,000,000$8,000,000

Lot 1

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Unknown, 漢 青銅辟邪

An ancient bronze sculptural work from the Han Dynasty representing a Pixiu, a mythical creature believed to ward off evil and bring prosperity. This ritual object exemplifies early Chinese bronze craftsmanship.

Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Bronze, Mythical Creature, Han Dynasty, Sculpture, Pixiu, Ancient Chinese, Protective Amulet, Ritual Object

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Collected by

Richard Caswell, Sebastián Naranjo, Jonah Handel, Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris, Ethan Elkins, Alex Capecelatro, Mihail Lari, Cleveland Museum of Art